The Derby lad Courtney Clarke, who is now 18, I saw play for Whyteleafe in step 4 about 18 months ago, and he was a strong lad playing in men's football But I didn't pick him out as I couldn't see the skill set needed, so I was surprised when he got the contract with Derby County. A water carrier type midfielder who was compared to a young Patrick Viera when he was 16 !
Just watched the Clip and he was the Derby lad who made the mistake for Galvin's goal.
I hope he makes it as he's another Kinetic academy boy. Deji, Aribo, Maja, Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United) Omar Richards (Bayern Munich)
really pleased to see Sam Oguntayo back after an injury in pre-season.
As a proper wingback would have got a few first team games by now I think.
Another run out for Lavelle too. Can't be far away from the first team now.
Slighty surprised Davison isn't involved, as we are very thin up top, especially with the U18s also playing today (which is what I was questioning)
It's currently the bee in my bonnet that fringe 1st team players, especially the younger ones, don't play any football at all.
Even the older ones. How can you expect someone that hasn't played at all in God knows how long to suddenly be up to speed and match fit, let alone actually improve.
A football has just landed in my back garden. It’s a good make. Looks like it came from the direction of Dartford. Does it belong to anyone? Can be collected from Bexley
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Just watched the Clip and he was the Derby lad who made the mistake for Galvin's goal.
I hope he makes it as he's another Kinetic academy boy. Deji, Aribo, Maja, Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United) Omar Richards (Bayern Munich)
Sort it out @Ollywozere
Who are the two trialists?
Who is Finn Skiverton and is he a wingback?
really pleased to see Sam Oguntayo back after an injury in pre-season.
As a proper wingback would have got a few first team games by now I think.
Another run out for Lavelle too. Can't be far away from the first team now.
very pleased to catch a half, and especially the game this evening.
He impressed me pre season.
Even the older ones. How can you expect someone that hasn't played at all in God knows how long to suddenly be up to speed and match fit, let alone actually improve.
EDIT. Discovered the first half lasted an added 15 mins due to injuries.
Shows the potential against a premier league side.
Missing a penalty in a game like that leads to that kind of result.